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  1. Chickweed Herb

    Chickweed Herb

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: T121

    A native plant of all temperate and north Arctic regions, Chickweed was said to have naturalized itself wherever the white man has settled. Its popularity with birds probably accounts for its name. Chickweed has egg shaped leaves with small white star-shaped flowers. The flowers open in the morning and remain facing the sun throughout the day. The leaves approach each other at night so that their upper surfaces protect new shoots. Young leaves of the plants are used in salads. When boiled, it can hardly be distinguished from spring spinach. Learn More
  2. Echinacea Angustifolia Herb Tea

    Echinacea Angustifolia Herb

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: T129

    Native to the prairie regions of North America, this herb is also known as “Narrow Leaf Purple Coneflower.” There are 12 main varieties of Echinacea, with angustifolia being one of the two commonly used in medicine.

    Echinacea was one of the most important medicinal herbs of the Plains Indians and is very prominent in Europe. Today it approaches the level of a household word.

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  3. Echinacea Purpurea Herb

    Echinacea Purpurea Herb

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: T127

    Echinacea is native to the prairie regions of North America. The Native Americans used this herb as a snakebite remedy and taught the settlers its many uses.

    Echinacea has been the subject of much research and has become a staple in the modern-day herbal medicine chest.

    Echinacea is commonly combined with Goldenseal or Elderberries in herbal remedies. Today, these are some of the most frequently used herbal combinations.

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  4. Eyebright Herb

    Eyebright Herb

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: T134

    Eyebright grows in damp woods and meadows throughout Europe. The flower has the appearance of a bloodshot eye, having purple stripes and yellow spots. This herb is semi-parasitic and grows successfully only where suckers can attach themselves to certain grass roots from which it can obtain nutrients.

    Eyebright is a very old and well respected herb in folk medicine. It is usually used as an external wash, poultice, or enjoyed as a tea.

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  5. Gotu Kola Herb

    Gotu Kola Herb

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: T145

    Gotu Kola has been used in India and the islands of the Indian Ocean for centuries and is part of Ayurveda, the traditional herbal medicine native to the Indian subcontinent. It was also mentioned in the Shennong Herbal, a manuscript compiled in China about 2,000 years ago. This herb, which grows in tropical regions between sea level and 1,000 feet altitude, is known among herbalists as "food for the brain."

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  6. Hyssop Herb

    Hyssop Herb

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: T153

    Originating in eastern Europe, Hyssop has a long history of use. Its name has been translated from the Herbrew “ezeb,” which means “a holy herb.” It was used in those ancient times to cleanse holy places.

    The character of Hyssop can best be described as a combination of the aromatic herbs Thyme, Rosemary, and Savory, giving it a pleasant hot, spicy aroma and a somewhat bitter flavour.

    This time honoured herb makes a great tea. We hope you will enjoy it!

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  7. Lemon Balm Herb

    Lemon Balm Herb

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: T157

    Lemon Balm’s genus name “Melissa” is from the Greek word meaning 'bee,' showing the attraction pollen gatherers have for the tiny white flowers.

    For over 2000 years, Lemon Balm has been cultivated in the Mediterranean region and can be recognized by its honey-lemon scent and distinct lemon taste. It is presently used throughout the modern world to add zest to teas and herbal medleys and also makes a nice cup of tea all on its own.

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  8. Red Clover Herb & Blossom

    Red Clover Herb & Blossom

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: T173

    This herb was known to the ancients as 'triphyllon' and 'triolium' after its three leaves joined at the stem; the trinity of which was once considered evidence of the divine powers of this herb. In an old herbal publication, Red Clover was described as being "God's greatest herbal blessing to mankind."

    Brewing a bright green cup, with the sweet scent of fresh-cut hay, Red Clover makes a great tea with many time honoured benefits.

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  9. Saint John's Wort Herb

    Saint John's Wort Herb

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: T186

    This European native puts forth an abundance of small yellow flowers on, or near, the proposed birthday of John the Baptist (May 24th), and is so named “St. John’s Wort.”

    Well known, and used by ancient apothecaries, St. John’s Wort enjoyed rigorous use through the middle ages right up until the middle of the 20th century. Today, it is increasing in popularity after many studies have confirmed its historic uses.

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  10. Skullcap Herb

    Skullcap Herb

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: T181

    Skullcap is a member of the mint family, and derives its name from the cap-like appearence of the flowers. This true species, found only in North America, is also known as Mad-Dog Skullcap. Another species of Skullcap, Backal Skullcap, grows in China and Russia. Care should be taken that these, and other species, are not substituted for true Skullcap, as they have different properties.

    Because of our organic audit trail, you can be sure that this is the true species of Skullcap: Scutellaria lateriflora.

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  11. Stevia Herb

    Stevia Herb

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: T190

    Stevia is a small shrub native to portions of Paraguay and Brazil. Native indians of the Guarani Tribe appear to have used the leaves since pre-Columbian times.
    Today stevia's active compounds are extracted for use in many foods in foreign countries. The herb in these teabags is in it's raw form and is your natural source. Enjoy!

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  12. Cleavers Herb (Loosepack)

    Cleavers Herb (Loosepack)

    Designation: Ethically Wildcrafted
    Item Order #: T5721

    The stems of Cleavers are lined with raspy little teeth which easily catch on clothing and "cleave" to a passerby. As of old it was customary to use Cleavers as a bedding material for childbirth, since it mats into itself well. It is thus known as "bedstraw" and is thought to have been the bedding material used by Mother Mary when she gave birth to Jesus.

    We learn from Dioscorides that the Greek shepherds of his day employed the stems of this herb to make a rough sieve to strain milk, and is still used the same way in Sweden to this day. Cleavers is a very beneficial herb, makes an excellent vegetable and the tea can be enjoyed as a drink or used as a facial wash.

    With this bulk package you can create a vast array of home remedies including tinctures, capsules, poultices, salves and, of course, herbal tea.

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  13. Echinacea Angustifolia Herb (Loosepack)

    Echinacea Angustifolia Herb (Loosepack)

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: T629

    Native to the prairie regions of North America, this herb is also known as “Narrow Leaf Purple Coneflower.” There are 12 main varieties of Echinacea, with angustifolia being one of the two commonly used in medicine.

    Echinacea was one of the most important medicinal herbs of the Plains Indians and is very prominent in Europe. Today it approaches the level of a household word.

    Enjoy!

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  14. Motherwort Herb (Loosepack)

    Motherwort Herb (Loosepack)

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: T664

    Motherwort is one of the staples of Chinese herbalism and was used amoung the ancient Greeks and Romans. The Romans brought it to the British Isles where it was common as a home remedy in the English herb garden until the fifteenth century. It found its way to North America where it is now appreciated for its virtues and cultivated from Nova Scotia to Montana.
    This herb is a member of the mint family and has a pungent but aromatic scent and blends well with peppermint.

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  15. Garlic and Herb Seasoning

    Garlic N Herb Seasoning (small)

    Designation: Absolutely Organic
    Item Order #: R449

    A great seasoning for breads, roasts, steaks, pork-chops, sauces, and dips. Sprinkle liberally wherever a savory garlic flavour is desired.

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